About Patrick E Donovan
Attorney Patrick Donovan has more than 17 years of trial court experience litigating criminal and civil cases in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. As a former New Hampshire Department of Justice homicide prosecutor, and a private practitioner, Attorney Donovan has tried dozens of high profile, complex cases, as well as countless DWI/OUI, felony, misdemeanor and small business and commercial disputes. We pride ourselves in delivering the experience and knowledge of a large firm, with the efficiencies and attention of a small firm.
Practice Areas
Business Law
Criminal Law
DUI / DWI
Professional Experience
| Experience | Years |
|---|
| Principle, Law Office of Patrick E. Donovan, PLLC | Current |
| Partner, Hatem & Donovan, PC | 2000-2008 |
| Partner in Southern New Hampshire firm specializing in criminal defense, construction litigation, and commercial trial work. |
| Senior Assistant Attorney General, New Hampshire Department of Justice | 1994-2000 |
| Lead prosecutor in Homicide Division, prosecution of white collar crime and security fraud cases, prosecution of drug and rape crimes. Trial counsel defending the State in constitutional challenge to the education finance system; Claremont School District v. Governor Merrill. |
| Associate, Goodwin Procter LLP | 1991-1994 |
| Associate in environmental litigation section |
Education
| School | Focus | Degree | Year |
|---|
| Boston College Law School - Boston College | | J.D. | 1990 |
| Dartmouth College | Government, English | B.A. | 1986 |
| Honors: Honors Societies, Green Key |